Does he need to kill her before anything is done. For the last 26 years my friend has supported her parents. What can she do?

She needs to call the police and ask to speak to a sergeant. She can't make them file a case but she can insist that they take her statement. She...

I have a new prob officer & she calls & tells me I am going to jail because I can't pay $1500 a mo. on restitution.

Field officers like to act like they're in charge of everything but they're not. There are probation officers at the court, DAs, and of course...

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The law can be confusing. That's why attorneys have to go to law school for three years and then studied for several months to sit for a...

Do I have any chance of early termination of probation?

Maybe. You're certainly eligible. I would schedule a free consultation with a Houston attorney. They will be in the best position to tell you how...

A DWI case was filed in 2007 set for hearing in 2013.

It is possible that you have a speedy trial motion to urge. Your attorney needs to review the relevant facts and, if he finds they apply to this...

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In an Texas expungement case, can a DA & Judge object to a case dismissal in 1972 and not grant me an expungement?

Yes, you should have a record and you should be seeking an expunction. You need an attorney representing you at this contested hearing. The judge...

My daughter in jail for violation of felony probation/ they are sending her to Saf P, a state rehab, and then halfway house and

You need an attorney who handles family law cases. Search in that practice area here on Avvo.

Class c misdemeanor assault by contact $500?????

No, but if you want to try to get a reduced fine or a dismissal you need a ticket attorney.

Coercion

See my answer to your previous question.

I violated my deferred probation. Who has the say so as to if I get reinstated or have to do jail time?

You need to hire an attorney before turning yourself in. There's at least some chance the attorney can walk you in and work out am agreement for a...